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Gardener Pete s journey for gold


(GREEN-FINGERED enthu­ siasts from the Ribble Valley had a packed programme when they met on March 1st. Thirty-five members of the


Clitheroe Garden Club were wel­ comed to the meeting by chairman Mr Bill Gregson. After apologising for not attend­


Close call for young debate team in regional final of competition


THREE pupils from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School reached the North Region Final of a public speaking competition. Representing the Rotary Club of


Clitheroe in the district final of the Rotary Youth Speaks competition, the group impressed judges vvith their 10-minute pres­ entation, “Honesty is the Best Policy”. Competing atvDallam School, Milnthor- pe, against; eigh;^offier^schools from the


North, the group came runners-up narrowly missing out to the winners from the home school. “They did extremely well,” said Rotarian


Trevor Roberts, who organised the Ribble Valley round, which the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School originally won. “The judges said it was very close.” Our picture shows the CRGS team with Rotary members at Dallam School, (s)


ing the club’s annual meeting, Mr Gregson expressed his pleasure at the good turnout. He said it was disappointing that no one had been elected as social secretary, but he was grateful to the secretary and three members who had since vol­ unteered to organise the summer trips.


, Mr Gregson drew members’


attention to the interesting and varied programme drawn up for the year ahead and asked those who attend regularly to persuade others to go along to meetings. He said guests are always welcome too Those who had sent in contribu­


tions to the club’s newsletter were thanked and Mr Gregson reported that the response meant the biggest newsletter yet will be printed for the April/May edition. ■ There was a reminder of the


annual charity event which ,will . take place on Saturday, April 8th in .■ the Clitheroe Mayor’s parlour between 10 a.m. and noon. The committee has again decid­


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Chamber seeking


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members TRADERS from Clitheroe will be enjoying an evening out next month. On Saturday,


April 8th, members of the Clitheroe and District Chamber of Trade will be hold­ ing their annual din­ ner. Tickets for the


event are available from chamber secre­ tary Julie Watson, who can be contact­ ed on 01200 425938. • The Clitheroe


chamber’s aim is to promote the interest of all its members. It is always look­


ing to recruit new members to attend its meetings which take place on the second Tueday of each month at the Swan and Royal Hotel in Clitheroe. Meetings start at


5-30 p.m. and any­ one interested in getting involved in the local community and issues which affect it can attend.


Tom and sons take home title from specialised hogg show


SWALEDALE prime hoggs were keenly sought at Gisburn Auction Mart’s second annual show and sale devoted to them. Ten hoggs weighing 44kg, from the


Catlow Swaledale flock of Tom Robinson and Sons, of Slaidburn, topped the sale at £48, selling to livestock agent Paul Wat­ son, of Hellifield.


Jim Baines, of Trawden, took home the second prize, with his 46kg hoggs,


which sold for £45, again to Paul Wat­ son. Last year’s show winner Norman Nut­ ter, of Fence, only managed third place


this year with his 37kg hoggs, sold for £37.50.


This show and sale was the last of 18


special-auction mart shows and sales organised by the Swaledale Sheep Breed­ ers’ Association. Auctioneers were Richard Turner and Son. Our picture shows, from the left, show


sponsors Christian Sait, of Farmsense, and Chris Pearson, of Pearson’s Farm Supplies, with show winner Tom Robin­ son and John Stephenson, secretary of the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Associa­ tion, (s)


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OUR photographers are currently out new pupils as they take their first steps in and about in the Ribble Valley visiting education in our First Days at School fea- our primary schools.


ture. Make sure of your copy of the Next week we will focus on some of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times nowl


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” in ' ') " ' i ' '» ‘S '(o r^ _ C ro u p s ,p f u p . t * 8 , f t e 4 l e . ‘ asked to donate tombola prizes,


plantsand cakes. Members were told that good


wishes on their behalf had been sent to those hoping to start a new garden club at Tockholes. It is now up and running and has been offered affiliation to Clitheroe Gar­ den Club, which already has three other groups affiliated to it. The next appeal from the chair­


man was for support for the Chil­ dren’s Challenge which has become part of the club’s annual pro­ gramme. Members are asked to persuade


children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours’ children and young people’s groups to take part. Each year children from four to


14 are invited to visit the club, accompanied by an adult, to set seed and grow something to put in the club’s annual show in August. This year’s challenge is to grow and paint a Russian Doll - does not have to be a doll, but could be a spaceman, soldier or something else. Everything is provided free and


is open to any child in the age range. Children can go along to the club hut in West View allotments on Sunday-March 12th, 19th or 26th between 10 a.m. and noon to set their seeds. All completed “dolls” actually entered can earn a small gift for their creator and a chance to win a prize.


entitled “The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful”, by Peter Holden who was assisted by his wife. He took his audience on a humorous journey through the trials and tribulations of putting on displays at the major horticultural and agri­ cultural shows. Involved himself in teens of


Members then enjoyed a talk


shows a year and bound by rules and regulations running into a


• book-full at times, his seemed to be a life apart from that of “normal” people. Unlike the local horticultur­ al and flower shows where there are first, second and third prizes, com­ petitors compete against a stan­ dard to gain gold, silver gilt, silver or bronze awards. In addition Peter told the audience there are “Dear John” letters which, when received, mean you say goodbye to that par­ ticular show and maybe others. Competition for stands is keen and at most shows you can only apply if invited to do so. Members were surprised to learn


that some famous shows are run by amateur volunteers and there are those which are charities, support­ ing good causes in their locality. However, competitors are looking for both money and reputation and a gold means both. • The garden club’s next meeting


takes place on April 5th, when a talk titled “A Spine Romance” will be given by Sue and Ken Lewis.


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Clitheroe Adyetjiser & Times, Thursday,_March 9t_h, 2b06, 5 ., Unwanted’ Panopticon is rejected . by Tracy Johnson .


PEOPLE pressure has yet again quashed plans for a Panopticon. The 21st Century landmark proposed for a site at the top of Old Road, in Chatburn, was described as “ludicrous” and “a waste of time and money” by residents who attended the open meeting at the village pri­ mary school. More than 50 people opposed


the neo-SCOPE design, described as a viewing wall on top of a hill, originally planned for Kemple End. Residents heard Ribble Val­


ley Borough Council officer John Heap and Coun. Graham Sowter, who are part of the steering group spearheading the project alongside MidrPennine Arts, explain that the principle behind the project is to raise the profile of the whole area. It is


“ to remind ourselves and visi­ tors what a beautiful part of


the country we live in and to allow other people to enjoy it, “ said John Heap, chairman of the steering group. Coun. Sowter added that it


would also serve an educational purpose for young people, who would be encouraged to visit the site and learn about the geological history, while encour­ age more people to be active and participate in walks around the site. The main objection raised by residents was the influx of traf­


fic to the village, arguing that it is already a busy spot. Roy Porter, the village butch­


er, said: “There is no public car park and residents with cars have to use on-site parking.” Extra litter and the environ­


mental impact of wildlife were other issues of concern, plus the feeling by residents that it had been pushed on them after the Kemple End site was quashed. “It is difficult to see any ben­


efits it would bring to Chat- burn. It is a waste of money.


Lucky escape for tractor driver after a collision


A TRACTOR driver had a lucky escape after his vehicle was involved in a side-on collision with a lorry on theA59. Dan Peel (24) fought to control his


tractor and slurry tanker as a front wheel was ripped off it and the glass in his cab shattered all around him. He survived with cuts and bruises and emerged shaken, but without serious injury.


Although many of his bruises were


caused by his seat-belt, it probably saved his life by preventing him being thrown from the cab. The accident happened shortly


before 8-30 a.m. on Friday on the Gisburn side of Sawley Brow. The tractor and trailer was travel­


ling towards Gisburn with the lorry, operated by Clitheroe haulage firm Miles Fox Ltd., following behind. It is understood that Mr Peel was slow­ ing his John Deere tractor and slurry tanker to turn right off the A59 when the lorry driver pulled out to overtake. As Mr Peel attempted to turn


right his tractor was in collision with the side of the lorry, both vehicles coming to a halt on the Pendle Hill side of the road, with the lorry on the grass verge. Both vehicles were damaged and it


is understood the lorry driver was unhurt. Police were quickly on the scene


and disruption to traffic on the A59 was minimal. Our pictures show the scene of the


accident (CR030306/2) and tractor driver Dan Peel, who was lucky to escape without serious injury (CR030306/1).


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which I appreciate has been given a purpose, but why not spend it on something more useful and beneficial to the vil­ lage?” added Mr Porter. Leader of the Council Coun.


John Hill said: “I am concerned at the unrest it has caused. Clearly it is not wanted here.” At 'Tuesday’s Ribble Valley


Borough Council Community Meeting, councillors were asked


to vote to either abandon the project based upon the lack of local support or to take the scheme forward to a planning application where any further objections based upon planning grounds would be considered. Eight councillors voted against taking it forward, with six in favour. I t was agreed to abandon the


scheme.


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